Day Two of the General Assembly Salamanca 2015 We began this second day of our Assembly with the celebration of the Eucharist, recalling the life and the ministry of the Apostle, James. The liturgy was prepared by the delegation from Spain and was presided by Fr....
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New CM representative at the UN
Father Guillermo Campuzano, CM who has been appointed the new CM representative at the UN. He replaces Fr. Joseph Foley, CM. Father Campuzano was born in Colombia and is a member of the Western Province of the United States. During the past eight years he has...
Meet new President of the Vincentian Marian Youth
Meet the New President of the International Vincentian Marian Youth Yancarlos de Jesus Carrasco from the Dominican Republic. Congratulations! Photo courtesy of Fr. Astor Rodriquez' Facebook page. Follow events more closely in five languages
Laudato Si and the “Preferential Option for the Poor”
“Preferential Option for the Poor” is the latest reflection by Fr. Pat Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Laudato Si’ has justifiably gotten a lot of attention. The emphasis in this document concerning the physical suffering of the poor because of the...
Oceania Asia – Prequel to VMY Assembly
The day before the opening of the General Assembly of the Vincentian Marian Youth the Oceana Asia group held its regional meeting. III Encounter of Asia and Oceania Salamanca 2015 The VMY held its III Encounter of Asia and Oceania in Salamanca, Spain. Because of the...
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” Fr. Tom McKenna
Setting Up the “Grassy Places” (John 6: 1-15), 17th Sunday To shake off some of the dust of familiarity from this very familiar scene in the Gospel (the multiplication of the loaves), let’s set it against its deeper backdrop. First off, there’s the condition of these...
Vincentian Marian Youth Day 1
Day One of the General Assembly July 24, 2015 – Salamanca The Lord has gathered together in the city of Salamanca the large family of the VMY in order to celebrate the IV General Assembly. The delegates have come together under the words, evangelized, we evangelize. ...
Daughters of Charity contemplate connection of all living things
The encyclical, “Laudato Si,’” speaks of the mystical and sacramental connection of all living things with God. They have prepared a photo reflection on some of those phrases. Here is a sample The ideal is not only to pass from the exterior to the interior to discover...
Setting the table of Vincentian Marian Youth Assembly
Three inspiring presentations set the table for the opening of Vincentian Marian Youth Assembly! Here are some highlights... 1. Yasmine Cajuste captured the challenge of the Assembly Thus, the only gift that we can offer to each and every young man and women, to each...
60 seconds with Sr. Kathleen Simpson, DC
Sister Kathleen Simpson, D.C., talks about how her ministry, personal experience and passions impact each other. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos throughout the Year of Consecrated Life. http://daughters-of-charity.com/year-of-consecrated-life ...